Watermelon Gazpacho

Here is a new variation on an old favorite. The watermelon adds a little sweetness to the gazpacho. Add salt and pepper to taste until the desired flavor is attained. 

INGREDIENTS

• 8-10 cups watermelon, fresh (after blending)

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup tomatoes, diced

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• ½ cup red onion, diced (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)

• ½ cup cilantro, fresh

• ½ cup mint, fresh

• 1 jalapeno

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 juice of lemon

• 1 juice of lime

• ½ tsp. cumin

• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

• sea salt (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Reserve a small portion of the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro for a garnish.

2. Puree watermelon. Measure out 10 cups. Set aside.

3. Add all remaining ingredients into blender and puree.

4. Stir contents of blender into the 10 cups of watermelon.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Chill in the refrigerator and serve. 

7. Enjoy!

Taken from Nutrition Stripped Blog